Pericles quotes

It is right to endure with resignation what the gods send, and to face one's enemies with courage.

Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all.

Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.

Time is the king of all men, he is their parent and their grave, and gives them what he will and not what they crave.

Time is the king of all men, he is their parent and their grave, and gives them what he will and not what they crave.

Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all.

Time is the wisest counselor of all.

Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you.

Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.

For famous men have the whole earth as their memorial.

Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.

The whole earth is the tomb of heroic men and their story is not given only on stone over their clay but abides everywhere without visible symbol woven into the stuff of other mens lives.